FOR TODAY
Monday, June 13, 2011
Happy Golden 13th Birthday, Cowgirl!
with the Cattleman 3/27/2000
with the Popper summer 2006
(before the haircut!) May 2011 
Outside my window...
it is turning to dusk finally, now that I’ve hung a sheet to block the sunshine that probably wouldn’t have kept me awake. This computer on the other hand…
Cattle are grazing. The Cattleman or Tim has removed the broken slide from the garden (where it apparently landed during today’s windy storms) Yikes!
[edit: 9:30pm – it is quite dark outside! and the wise cattle have probably gone to bed!]
I am thinking…
I should be sleeping, so this will have to be quick! I wanted to give you a run-down of last week before I posted a daybook, but… that sounds like too much work tonight.
I am thankful to God …
for safety today with wacky weather and VBS activities and travel.
our three oldest have made it safely to Miami so far, ready to board for the loooong flight when they called 30 minutes ago.
that His grace is sufficient.
I am praying for...
... the Rettigs and the church in Prague ~ currently on furlough for this summer ~ I’m hoping we can see them! :-)
… the sale of my mother-in-law’s home
… Amber’s dad
… Grant S.
… people who live and work in Japan
… Cinnamon ~ her Army hubby is in Afghanistan, her Marine son is home from Japan!
… Amy W., a young wife/mom with cancer
… Sarita & Jeff need visas for their return to Israel
… our group going to Brazil – they are enroute! (to northern Brasil via Rio de Jeneiro) – ESL Retreat this weekend, visiting a school next week ~ praying for safety (I am a mom!) and a great time of ministry and growth
… my cousin’s little guy, 9mo Callan ~ He had surgery to begin correcting his health issues; they are also preparing to move across the country in a few months
… Michelle B., recovering still from her gall bladder surgery :-\ Her mom Wanda has cataract surgery Tuesday! (in Paris)
… folks in Joplin, MO, and along the Missouri River ~ so hard hit with tornadoes and flooding this year
… the A Family, on furlough from their field of ministry ~ such a blessing to see them again!
…Vacation Bible School ~ this week. Day One was good. :-)
… and especially marriages ~ meant to last a lifetime
From the learning rooms...
Brazil… Brazil… Brazil… VBS… VBS… VBS.
From the kitchen...
Ritz NASCAR crackers and co-jack cheese. Tomorrow will be chips (leftover from a church skeet shoot) and Mr. Freeze (that’s what I call them… Icy Pops? frozen colored flavored corn syrup in a plastic tube – What do you call them?)
Oh, you mean THIS kitchen at home? Hmm, leftover graduation fruit cups, birthday pizza and cake. Who knows about tomorrow? The grocery store was closed when we got there today due to lack of electricity. (I was able to shop in several other stores in the same town… Go figure.)
I am creating...
VBS Crafts, yah?
(Sorry, you’ll have to wait for pictures… Look at the time!)
I am going...
to a graduation party tomorrow evening
to pick strawberries at The Berry Patch …one of these nice, cool, dry days I hope…
to VBS to serve up snacks and crafts! :-)
I am reading...
Bible, the VBS daily schedule, craft instructions, your blogs, facebook…
I am hoping...
the kids (and adults) arrive in Fortaleza with every bit of their extensive luggage! (too many stories of otherwise) -- Luggage includes a nice big surprise for the Coelhos!
I am hearing...
silence other than electronic hums… I sent my three kids to bed an hour ago! Yay!
Around the house...
I am happy to say that the kids mopped floors last Friday while Tim and I were out for the day ~ Aren’t they just awesome! Even the dreaded, neglected basement. Wow.
One of my favorite things...
A day out with my husband … in the midst of the chaos of life. {contented sigh}
Pondering these words...
May the mind of Christ, my Savior,
Live in me from day to day,
By His love and power controlling
All I do and say.
May the Word of God dwell richly
In my heart from hour to hour,
So that all may see I triumph
Only through His power.
There’s more to this, but what a good reminder every day ~ and especially for such a time as this.
A few plans for the rest of the week:
See above. :p
Here is a picture for thought...
Tim and crew installing the real front door on a Sunday evening June 2010 :-)
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Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord,
that thou fulfil it.
Colossians 4:17
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PS… Just got an email with a link to the Coelhos camp ~ Wanna see pictures??
